6 GB RAM VS 12 GB RAM

muratgemici2003

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Does anyone know if 12 GB RAM does anything for performance over 6GB RAM under average circumstances?? What I mean by average is surfing the web, gaming, etc.. I'm not talking about producing a CG movie.
 

dpaul8

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You will not see any significant performance improvements for surfing the web and gaming when moving from 6 GB of memory to 12 GB.

However, for applications that use lots of memory such as photo or video editing, then the added memory will make a big difference and is definitey worth the cost.
 


No it doesn't. Unless you run a program that recommends more than 6 GB's under "recommended system requirements" there's no reason to get it. It can actually slow down performance if it's not needed.